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Workshops for Women- & Minority-owned Businesses The City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center are partnering with Minnesota Departments of Administration Office and the office Civil Rights to provide workshops to help certify small businesses and win bids on state and local municipal projects. Women, minority and veteran-owned companies are encouraged to participate in a Certification Application workshop on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. The workshop will be offered virtually and in-person. Computers will be provided for the in-person workshop, with social distancing and mask requirements. The in-person workshop will be hosted by Small Business Development Center at Rochester Community and Technical College in Heintz Center, 1956 College View Rd SE, Rochester, in Room H1317. Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Targeted Businesses are listed in certification databases where contractors search for bidders. The second workshop on Bidding and Bonding will be offered virtually on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Experts on bidding government contracts and construction bonding will present at the workshop to help small companies learn bidding strategies on local and state projects and obtain construction bonding. “Entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend these workshops,” says Jorrie Johnson, City of Rochester targeted business and workforce compliance project manager. “For local women and minority-owned companies who are eager to get certified and bid on City and DMC contracts, these workshops will assist with certification applications and inform them of bid letting process.” Pre-registration will begin immediately and end by January 29, 2021 or until we have reached our capacity of 20 people. Registration for both workshops is required. To register for the workshops contact Orlanda Klinkhammer at orlanda.klinkhammer@state.mn.us. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event may contact Janet Miller, Disability Programs Coordinator, MnDOT Equity & Diversity Office, janet.rae.miller@state.mn.us or 651-366-4720. The workshop will be offered virtually and in-person. Computers will be provided for the in-person workshop, with social distancing and mask requirements. The in-person workshop will be hosted by Small Business Development Center at Rochester Community and Technical College in Heintz Center, 1956 College View Rd SE, Rochester, in Room H1317. Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Targeted Businesses are listed in certification databases where contractors search for bidders. Certification Application Workshop | Thursday, Feb. 4 | 9am - 12pm Experts on bidding government contracts and construction bonding will present at the workshop to help small companies learn bidding strategies on local and state projects and obtain construction bonding. Bidding and Bonding Workshop | Thursday, March 4 | 9am - 12pm
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